Posted by Anabel | Posted in Poker | Posted on 26-01-2021
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker player in the world by many of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before reaching turning 1. His grandpa taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to discover anything he could about the game. He routinely told his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not allow the negative comments from other people kill his dream of becoming one of the greatest poker competitors in the world.
Phil began competing seriously after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his abilities at the casinos of Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win was not a normal thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he defeated quite a few of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Sin City. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to hard work and an undying passion for poker. He states that he is learning every day and is quite humble about his accomplishments. Phil knows he makes mistakes every single session of poker and always strives to improve.
Although Ivey has come first in some big-time tournaments, he favors destroying money games on a normal basis.